Navigating Trucking During Tough Times We can all agree that trucking has drastically changed especially over the last couple of years due to the major influences from the COVID-19 pandemic… it might be tough for some truckers to navigate. Trucking has always had its ups and downs and will most definitely take you outside [...]
Why Was My Credit Declined!?? When you check your credit score and notice a small drop, it’s usually nothing to worry about. It’s common for credit scores to fluctuate in small increments. However, if you see a large drop of at least 15 to 20 points or more, you should find out the cause. [...]
Understanding What Your Dashboard Warning Lights Mean Have you ever had a warning light in your dash come on while driving and thought to yourself, I wonder what that light means? Today’s vehicles utilize complex networks for communication between systems. These networks include dozens of modules that are constantly sending information back and forth across [...]
Electronic Stability Control: Now Available on Kalmar Ottawa T2 DOT/EPA! To comply with the standards set by the Department of Transportation and the National Highway Traffic Safety Association for trucks that operate in approved applications, Kalmar Ottawa T2 DOT/EPA Terminal Tractors can be equipped with an optional Electronic Stability Control system. For select configurations, [...]
Strong Dealer Network The entire transportation industry has faced challenges this past year as a result of the COVID 19 pandemic. Peterbilt has proudly closed out 2021 with a stronger dealer network. In the nation, Peterbilt added an additional 15 stores in 2021 bringing the total to over 410 locations in the nation. Here [...]
25 Things To Consider When Considering a Job Change If I was a betting man, I'd bet that most of you reading this place a lot of importance in the compensation that a company is offering you to come work for them. And you should. I don't know about you, but I have bills to [...]
Start off Right in the Coldest Months of the Year JX Truck Center is proud to carry the Alltrux line of batteries to help you and your truck start each day on the right foot during the coldest months of the year. With three different offerings - 700CCA (cold cranking amps), 1000CCA and AGM (absorbed [...]
What do you listen to when you're on the road? From podcasts to audiobooks the options are endless. An open road can be a long and lonely place. That's why you need something amusing playing on the radio. Everyone has a favorite playlist, radio station, audiobook, or podcast to listen to that will help [...]
What is CARB and How will it affect my fleet? Navigating CARB in 2022 CARB as we all know it today stands for California Air Resources Board is making changes as we head into 2022. CARB is now requiring minimum emissions warranty coverage for all on-road heavy and medium-duty diesel vehicles DOT registered in the [...]
Looking Ahead in Trucking: Plan for Higher Fleet Costs and Poor Availability If you are planning to be in the market for a new truck in 2022, you may be surprised to hear that most of the Heavy Duty truck manufacturing capacity in North America is sold out. This means that the remaining availability will [...]
